Where Trump Stands on Key Issues
A rundown of where the president-elect stands on key policies.
— -- The surprising upset victory by Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton will inevitably prompt further review of his policy proposals -- now that the real estate mogul is president-elect.
Trump did not provide many specific details on his proposals during the campaign, but he has touched on a number of key topics.
Here is a review of where he stands on some of the biggest issues.
Abortion
Trump was previously on the record as being pro-choice, but has maintained a pro-life position throughout his presidential campaign. The Republican nominee said during the primaries that there should be a punishment for women who have an abortion, but later said he meant that the doctor who performed the procedure should be penalized.
Cybersecurity
Trump said he would request a full review of the cyber security policy of the U.S.
Education
Trump has said that he wants to give communities more options by supporting school choice programs and eliminating the Common Core standards.
Environment/Climate Change/Clean Energy
Trump wants to work with “clean coal” and refocus the EPA on clean air and drinking water.
Family Leave and Child Care
At the urging of his daughter Ivanka, Trump announced plans for maternity leave nationwide. Trump’s plan will offer 6 weeks paid maternity leave and various savings and tax-exempt accounts to help pay for child care.
Gun Control
Trump received the endorsement of the NRA and said he intends to protect the Second Amendment. He was also considering enforcing a "no fly, no buy" policy where people on the terror watch list would be unable to buy guns.
Healthcare
Trump said that he plans to immediately repeal Obamacare and replace it with an alternative, but did not give specifics.
Immigration and the Refugee Crisis
Trump has said that he wants to halt the influx of Syrian refugees entering the U.S. and has proposed what he calls "extreme vetting" for people wishing to immigrate into the country.
Police Practices
Trump repeatedly called himself “the law and order candidate” and stressed the importance of supporting police and law enforcement.
Syria and Defeating ISIS
Trump placed the blame for the development of ISIS on the Obama administration, and while he claimed to have a plan to defeat ISIS, he repeatedly said that he would not detail it publicly for fear of tipping off the enemy.
Trade
Trump opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal negotiated by the Obama administration, and opposes the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement, which was negotiated in the 1990s under George H. W. Bush and ratified by Bill Clinton.